Welcome to Friendship Veterinary Hospital

Welcome to ourFort Walton Beach Veterinary Hospital

We Treat You Like Family and Each Patient as Our Own Pet

We know that your pet is a big part of your family and you are a big part of ours. At Friendship Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians offer you and your pets personalized preventative care treatments and wellness programs to ensure that they live a healthy life.

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Our mission at Friendship Veterinary Hospital is to "provide the highest quality of veterinary care and services possible. We strive to enhance the quality of life of companion animals by focusing on every patient individually and their specific needs." Friendship Veterinary Hospital is proud to be an AAHA-accredited animal hospital - which means we voluntarily hold ourselves to rigorous quality standards and controls. Friendship Veterinary Hospital was named "Favorite Veterinarian" in Ft. Walton Beach & Shalimar neighborhoods on Nextdoor!

Meet The Team

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Stacy Green

I have been using Friendship for years and they have always treated us well. I have to say with the hard decision I had to come to last week with one of our pups, they handled me with grace and compassion.

Cheryl Romero

The staff and vet took the time to talk and explain everything in advance (including an estimate for services and medicines/vaccines.) Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

Wendy Jackson

The most caring vet hospital I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Took care of my Inu from the time we moved here in 2011 until last week when they counseled us in his declining health.

Our Veterinary Services

Here at Friendship Veterinary Hospital, we strive to give the animals of Fort Walton Beach, the best service possible to ensure they leave happy and healthy after every visit. Our professional veterinary team combined with our top-of-the-line equipment allow us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. To view all our services, click here.

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Carter Zorn

Veterinarian

Dr. Carter Zorn is originally from Huntsville, AL, and received his undergraduate degree in Animal Science and also his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. His practice interests include ultrasonography, sports medicine and surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Zorn lives with his wife, Carol and two son, Henry and Charlie. He also has two Labrador retrievers named Oso and Wallace. He is an avid Auburn fan and enjoys sports and the outdoors. War Eagle!

Dr. Kelly McKee

Dr. Kelly McKee is originally from Enon, Ohio. She studied biochemistry at Youngstown State University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Her practice interests include dermatology and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society. She is married to Jim, and they have two boys, Jimmy and Jack. She also has a chocolate lab, Indy and a cat, Nala. She enjoys playing tennis and spending time at the beach with her family.

Dr. Karley Lopresti

Dr. Karley Lopresti is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. Her passion for animals began at a young age when she started showing horses. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, as well as her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, from Auburn University. Her practice interests include dermatology and oncology. She loves Auburn football and her Great Dane, Nova. In her free time, Dr. Lopresti enjoys relaxing on the beach and going to music festivals.

Dr. Kelly Hurley

Dr. Kelly Hurley is originally from Lancaster, PA. She received her undergraduate degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Florida. Her practice interests include exotic animal medicine, emergency medicine and dermatology. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Hurley lives with her husband, Derek. They have a Chihuahua mix, Johnny and two leopard tortoises, Bop and Nigel. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.

Dr. Abbi Dacosta

Coming soon.

Dr. Carter Zorn

Veterinarian

Dr. Carter Zorn is originally from Huntsville, AL, and received his undergraduate degree in Animal Science and also his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. His practice interests include ultrasonography, sports medicine and surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Zorn lives with his wife, Carol and two son, Henry and Charlie. He also has two Labrador retrievers named Oso and Wallace. He is an avid Auburn fan and enjoys sports and the outdoors. War Eagle!

Dr. Kelly McKee

Dr. Kelly McKee is originally from Enon, Ohio. She studied biochemistry at Youngstown State University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Her practice interests include dermatology and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society. She is married to Jim, and they have two boys, Jimmy and Jack. She also has a chocolate lab, Indy and a cat, Nala. She enjoys playing tennis and spending time at the beach with her family.

Dr. Kelly McKee

Dr. Karley Lopresti is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. Her passion for animals began at a young age when she started showing horses. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, as well as her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, from Auburn University. Her practice interests include dermatology and oncology. She loves Auburn football and her Great Dane, Nova. In her free time, Dr. Lopresti enjoys relaxing on the beach and going to music festivals.

Dr. Kelly Hurley

Dr. Kelly Hurley is originally from Lancaster, PA. She received her undergraduate degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Florida. Her practice interests include exotic animal medicine, emergency medicine and dermatology. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Hurley lives with her husband, Derek. They have a Chihuahua mix, Johnny and two leopard tortoises, Bop and Nigel. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.

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